459th Air Refueling Wing

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Major Gen. Randall A. Ogden, Commander, 4th Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, March Air Reserve Base, California (left), hands the 459th Air Refueling Wing guidon to Col. Douglas E. Gullion (right) in a hangar on the Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, flight line June 9, 2018. Douglas assumes command from Col. (ret.) David A. Owens and comes to the 459th from the 507th Air Refueling Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, where he served as the commander. He is a command pilot with more than 6,500 military flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brent Skeen)

Col. Gullion takes command of 459th ARW

Staff Sgt. Cespedes Maranon, 69th Aerial Port Squadron cargo technician, teaches a member of the Army's 25th Infantry Division how to properly secure cargo using chains and devices at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, April 11, 2018. Members of the 69 APS traveled to Hawaii to conduct joint training with the Army to be better prepared for future deployment challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeron Fyfield)

AFRC, Army aerial porters train to ensure expeditionary success

Staff Sgt. Gabriel Zamfir, an electric and environmental technician assigned to the 459th Maintenance Squadron here, inspects the electrical wires on the wheel assembly of a KC-135R Stratotanker. He received the ACE award on Jan. 11, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, for scoring 100 percent on all 11 block tests and is only the fifth recipient to win the award for the course in the last 10 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Kurtz)

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459ARW-17 Jul

Congratulations to our medal recipients and Quarterly Award winners recognized at Commander's Call this UTA!

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459ARW-14 Jul

Please join us in saying farewell to our Operations Group commander, Col. Thomas Pemberton, and wish him luck on his new endeavors at McGuire Air Force Base!

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459ARW-13 Jul

One of our 459th Air Refueling Wing members, Master Sgt. David Brown, shares a historical meeting with World War II veteran and is recognized by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force!

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459ARW-13 Jul

There are so many great educational opportunities afforded to JBA members and their families. Check out this Fire Explorer Academy offered to our youth:

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459ARW-12 Jul

Welcome to JBA Col. Andrew M. Purath! Purath is the newest commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews.

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459ARW-05 Jul

An Air Force veteran shares her story on PTSD hoping to help others endure this invisible wound.

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459ARW-03 Jul

Fourth of July is tomorrow and we all know what that means... fireworks! Have a great day and remember your firework safety.

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459ARW-27 Jun

The UH-1N Huey helicopters hosted at JBA's 1st Helicopter Squadron are slated to be replaced by new aircraft as early as 2020.

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459ARW-26 Jun

"The Air Force Reserve Command is expanding the Aviation Bonus Program to qualifying Air Reserve Technicians (ART) as part of an effort to increase rated-aircrew retention ... Eligible ARTs will receive a bonus of up to $18K, while AGRs will now receive up to $35K. Those interested have until Dec. 31 to apply."

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459ARW-23 Jun

June is LGBT Pride Month and JBA is hosting an awareness panel June 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 113th Wing auditorium (Building 3252). Attendees will learn about resources available to LGBT service members and be invited to participate in an anonymous question-and-answer session. Free pizza will be provided for lunch.

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459ARW-22 Jun

The first KC-46A's, the Air Force's latest in aerial refueling aircraft, are set to roll out at McConnell Air Force Base this October.

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459ARW-21 Jun

Cadets with the Civil Air Patrol had the memorable experience of seeing a refueling in action on board a KC-135 today! We appreciate everyone who assisted in the flight. Joint Base Andrews / Air Mobility Command / Air Force Reserve

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459ARW-21 Jun

In this month's Warrior Spotlight we recognize Staff Sgt. Bianca Johnson, who plays a vital role in keeping our pilot's vision clear for take off.

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459ARW-18 Jun

Get your video recognized! The Air Force is hosting a contest for Airmen to get creative and submit their best recruiting video. Winner will get the chance to be flown out to Washington, D.C. and shadow a professional marketing crew.

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459ARW-14 Jun

The 459th hosted a Safety Day event for our flying and maintenance squadrons this UTA following a directive from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein to ensure the continued operational safety of our air systems. "We cannot afford to lose a single Airman or weapons system due to a mishap that could have been prevented,” said Goldfein. For more information, see the link in the comments section.

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459ARW-13 Jun

Love is in the air! We teamed up with the 113th Wing DC Air National Guard to host spouses from both units to fly on the KC-135 and witness refueling in action.

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459ARW-12 Jun

We would like to welcome Col. Douglas E. Gullion as our new Wing commander. Farewell to Col. David A. Owens Jr. who was a tremenous leader. We know we have been left in good hands and are looking forward to the many rewarding years to come. Joint Base Andrews / 113th Wing DC Air National Guard / Air Mobility Command / 4th Air Force Headquarters / Air Force Reserve

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459ARW-09 Jun

See how AFRC is tackling a maintainer shortage with a new recruitment program...

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459ARW-08 Jun

CONGRATULATIONS Washington Capitals!!! We are stoked to have hosted you!

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459ARW-08 Jun

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@459ARW-01 Dec

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@459ARW-26 Nov

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@459ARW-14 Nov

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@459ARW-14 Nov

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